Sorry to change the topic, but I noticed that both of your pictured boats have a bow day hatch within easy reach.

That seems like a better idea than the typical day hatch behind the cockpit found in some of the British kayaks (eg. NDK). I find those awkward, and turning around to fiddle with the hatch leaves me in a potentially unstable position.

What do your day hatches drop into?

One of those nylon bags that arefound in rec kayaks? An underdeck bag? A glassed in compartment under the deck and between the knees?